Dementia Therapists in Shelbyville, TN
![Photo of Robert DeSalvo, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d1637da-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Robert DeSalvo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Do you feel like you spend all your energy managing your anxiety, sadness, panic attacks or hiding how you feel from those around you? Or do you feel like you're burdened by past trauma that causes you to make unwanted decisions or to feel unwanted things? You're here because you're unsure if you can overcome what's holding you back and it feels like nothing helps. From our first session together you will have a clearer direction on the path toward healing and have concrete tools to start working on improvement from day one. Life can be better, even if it doesn’t seem like it right now.
Do you feel like you spend all your energy managing your anxiety, sadness, panic attacks or hiding how you feel from those around you? Or do you feel like you're burdened by past trauma that causes you to make unwanted decisions or to feel unwanted things? You're here because you're unsure if you can overcome what's holding you back and it feels like nothing helps. From our first session together you will have a clearer direction on the path toward healing and have concrete tools to start working on improvement from day one. Life can be better, even if it doesn’t seem like it right now.
![Photo of Audrie Nicholson, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d632153e-e023-4201-af6f-108110502fad/1/320x400.jpeg)
Audrie Nicholson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Choices, we all have them. Sometimes life gives us more than we can handle. Sometimes we need help going trough choices we have to make. Sometimes we need help navigating past choices or choices of others. I help clients to experience a safe environment to explore your life choices and challenges without judgement. Together we can explore the challenging areas in life and distress you are experiencing to customize an individual approach to treatment. I use a holistic, whole person approach with the goal of restoring your body, mind, and soul.
Choices, we all have them. Sometimes life gives us more than we can handle. Sometimes we need help going trough choices we have to make. Sometimes we need help navigating past choices or choices of others. I help clients to experience a safe environment to explore your life choices and challenges without judgement. Together we can explore the challenging areas in life and distress you are experiencing to customize an individual approach to treatment. I use a holistic, whole person approach with the goal of restoring your body, mind, and soul.
![Photo of Courtney Eichelberger, PhD, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/92970fcb-b70b-463b-ac90-caecbd287d14/1/320x400.png)
Courtney Eichelberger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shelbyville, TN 37160
We all struggle at times for many different reasons. I believe having the tools to help ourselves navigate these times can be invaluable and I am committed to helping my clients discover their tools. I am a LCSW with many years of experience in various settings including hospital systems, adoption and foster care, justice system, and private practice. I have provided direct client care, managed teams, trained clinicians in emergency room settings, utilized telehealth, and provided supervision/training to other professionals in my field. All of these opportunities have taught me that Everyone can flourish and pursue their best self.
We all struggle at times for many different reasons. I believe having the tools to help ourselves navigate these times can be invaluable and I am committed to helping my clients discover their tools. I am a LCSW with many years of experience in various settings including hospital systems, adoption and foster care, justice system, and private practice. I have provided direct client care, managed teams, trained clinicians in emergency room settings, utilized telehealth, and provided supervision/training to other professionals in my field. All of these opportunities have taught me that Everyone can flourish and pursue their best self.
![Photo of Matthew Andrews, MSSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/744511da-7fac-4198-9d99-472a3d0f78a0/2/320x400.jpeg)
Matthew Andrews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Do you ever feel like life can be overwhelming? Has depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or other problems taken control of you life? As a therapist, I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal . Sometimes it just takes a little guidance to help you get better. I have been in this field since 2013 and have been honored to help clients achieve their goals, grow as human beings, and become happier and healthier.
Do you ever feel like life can be overwhelming? Has depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or other problems taken control of you life? As a therapist, I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal . Sometimes it just takes a little guidance to help you get better. I have been in this field since 2013 and have been honored to help clients achieve their goals, grow as human beings, and become happier and healthier.
Online Therapists
![Photo of Allan Rowe - Geriatric And Dementia Counseling, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d77492e4-f506-48f6-9783-836e85eb2aae/1/320x400.jpeg)
Allan Rowe - Geriatric And Dementia Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37201
Are you struggling with dementia or taking care of a loved one who is? Do you feel uncertain about how to take care of them? Many issues faced by the aging population and their loved ones can often leave them feeling insecure and unsure about what to do. If this is happening to you, its normal to feel what you are feeling, but let me help you along the way. We can discuss dementia, housing, power of attorney, caregiver stress, and so much more.
Are you struggling with dementia or taking care of a loved one who is? Do you feel uncertain about how to take care of them? Many issues faced by the aging population and their loved ones can often leave them feeling insecure and unsure about what to do. If this is happening to you, its normal to feel what you are feeling, but let me help you along the way. We can discuss dementia, housing, power of attorney, caregiver stress, and so much more.
![Photo of Teresa Young - Generations Psychological & Consultation Services, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/300047fb-c677-44db-bae4-7453ce0d2a2a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Generations Psychological & Consultation Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Are you struggling to do things you enjoy as you age? Are you overwhelmed caring for someone with a severe disability or dementia? Are you having a hard time adjusting to a chronic illness? For your convenience, I offer telehealth services in Tennessee, Ohio, Iowa, and Florida.
Are you struggling to do things you enjoy as you age? Are you overwhelmed caring for someone with a severe disability or dementia? Are you having a hard time adjusting to a chronic illness? For your convenience, I offer telehealth services in Tennessee, Ohio, Iowa, and Florida.
![Photo of Ansley Taylor Loveless, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d2e6054c-8728-4651-b1e2-4118f348a046/2/320x400.jpeg)
Have you started to notice problems with your memory or attention as you've grown older? Do you increasingly find yourself unable to remember people’s names, misplacing items, forgetting important appointments/work tasks, or becoming lost while driving? If so, you may have started to worry that you have dementia and wonder if there is anything you can do about it. I can help answer these kinds of critical questions about your brain health. I specialize in helping middle-aged and older adult patients understand the cognitive changes their brains are going through, as well as how to promote healthy aging and long-term brain integrity.
Have you started to notice problems with your memory or attention as you've grown older? Do you increasingly find yourself unable to remember people’s names, misplacing items, forgetting important appointments/work tasks, or becoming lost while driving? If so, you may have started to worry that you have dementia and wonder if there is anything you can do about it. I can help answer these kinds of critical questions about your brain health. I specialize in helping middle-aged and older adult patients understand the cognitive changes their brains are going through, as well as how to promote healthy aging and long-term brain integrity.
![Photo of Pamela D Drury, PhD, BCN, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fe4aee99-3ea8-4e37-b3ea-dc42b11d0ff9/2/320x400.jpeg)
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to live at your greatest potential? By focusing on brain health and the mind/body connection, I strive to help you live up to your full potential. Whether this involves quieting your mind, lifting your mood, improving attention and cognition, or enhancing your performance at school, your job, or athletics, I would be honored to be a part of this journey.
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to live at your greatest potential? By focusing on brain health and the mind/body connection, I strive to help you live up to your full potential. Whether this involves quieting your mind, lifting your mood, improving attention and cognition, or enhancing your performance at school, your job, or athletics, I would be honored to be a part of this journey.
![Photo of Noelle Goodin - Music Therapy Nashville, MD, MT-BC, NMT](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43cdc0c3-9e37-421a-a90d-72d9e603e912/2/320x400.jpeg)
I offer clients wellness services, mental health therapy, and medical and neurological rehabilitation services that use traditional talk therapy as well as music and the creative arts as treatment tools. My goal is to help you, or your child, develop the skills and abilities to feel your best physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sessions may include education around the role of trauma, past experience, and neurochemistry in how we feel and act now, mindfulness exercises, relaxation practices, creativity-based activities, and the development of individualized plans to help practice healthier thought and behavior patterns.
I offer clients wellness services, mental health therapy, and medical and neurological rehabilitation services that use traditional talk therapy as well as music and the creative arts as treatment tools. My goal is to help you, or your child, develop the skills and abilities to feel your best physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sessions may include education around the role of trauma, past experience, and neurochemistry in how we feel and act now, mindfulness exercises, relaxation practices, creativity-based activities, and the development of individualized plans to help practice healthier thought and behavior patterns.
![Photo of Pam Quaintance, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4d37df71-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am passionate about helping people find their path when they are faced with one of life’s challenges or turning points. In my practice, I provide a variety of counseling services for adults, teens and families. My focus is to help you grow on a personal, spiritual, and energetic level. My methods are fluid and utilize various interventions creating an opportunity for personal growth and positive change.
I am passionate about helping people find their path when they are faced with one of life’s challenges or turning points. In my practice, I provide a variety of counseling services for adults, teens and families. My focus is to help you grow on a personal, spiritual, and energetic level. My methods are fluid and utilize various interventions creating an opportunity for personal growth and positive change.
![Photo of Burgess Adams Rye, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9a112eff-dc4a-4337-a2e9-9b2a53727e07/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sometimes life can get complicated and knock us down. Most times it takes a helping hand to get out of those hard moments. I pledge to give you my very best to be a helping hand, working with you, to move forward and up through those difficult circumstances. Need a hand? Email me. Let's work together.
Sometimes life can get complicated and knock us down. Most times it takes a helping hand to get out of those hard moments. I pledge to give you my very best to be a helping hand, working with you, to move forward and up through those difficult circumstances. Need a hand? Email me. Let's work together.
![Photo of Bessie Naomi Costanza, MSSW, LCSW, CMFSW, CCTP, AMTP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ad60ad4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Bessie Naomi Costanza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, CMFSW, CCTP, AMTP
Verified Verified
Clarksville, TN 37043
With compassion,insight and acceptance, I can help you explore the issues which prevent you from success in your personal and professional relationships. I believe that we all possess much of the knowledge needed to answer life's questions; however, as with all things, we sometimes simply forget where to look. I see my work primarily as a guide, helping my clients find their own answers and their own happiness.I view therapy as a way to gain self awareness in order to understand one's pattern of relating to others and dealing with life's challenges.
With compassion,insight and acceptance, I can help you explore the issues which prevent you from success in your personal and professional relationships. I believe that we all possess much of the knowledge needed to answer life's questions; however, as with all things, we sometimes simply forget where to look. I see my work primarily as a guide, helping my clients find their own answers and their own happiness.I view therapy as a way to gain self awareness in order to understand one's pattern of relating to others and dealing with life's challenges.
![Photo of Tomorrow Arnold, PhD, MSW](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/28dd93af-e631-4ad5-a8c5-99cedcb407d3/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am passionate about assisting clients in cultivating resilience, fostering meaningful connections, and achieving self-fulfillment in the face of life’s challenges. I have experience serving clients in intensive outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization settings where I provided individual and group therapy. In my practice, I employ an integrated approach to foster client's wellbeing by collaborating closely with them to achieve a fulfilling life.
I am passionate about assisting clients in cultivating resilience, fostering meaningful connections, and achieving self-fulfillment in the face of life’s challenges. I have experience serving clients in intensive outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization settings where I provided individual and group therapy. In my practice, I employ an integrated approach to foster client's wellbeing by collaborating closely with them to achieve a fulfilling life.
![Photo of Ellen Wilkins - Ellen Wilkins Counseling and Therapy, LMFT, PT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d46dab3-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Ellen Wilkins Counseling and Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with a difficult, significant person in your life? Do you stuff your feelings, trying to keep the peace then, in frustration, overreact? I have a passion for healthy relationships and believe a strong, therapeutic relationship can provide the context for transformative healing & growth. I work well with people who feel stuck in the way they handle conflict-either avoiding it or repeating unhealthy patterns or behaviors. I can help you expand your awareness about how the past is effecting the present so you can respond to those you love without losing yourself.
Are you struggling with a difficult, significant person in your life? Do you stuff your feelings, trying to keep the peace then, in frustration, overreact? I have a passion for healthy relationships and believe a strong, therapeutic relationship can provide the context for transformative healing & growth. I work well with people who feel stuck in the way they handle conflict-either avoiding it or repeating unhealthy patterns or behaviors. I can help you expand your awareness about how the past is effecting the present so you can respond to those you love without losing yourself.
![Photo of Kim Hendrick - Hendrick Counseling Services, Inc, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c025e99b-7925-4026-90ce-d706f979f586/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hendrick Counseling Services, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lebanon, TN 37087
The highly trained staff at Hendrick Counseling have been serving clients for over 26 years. Some of our team members have been working together for 20 years. We have 6, full-time counselors that provide assistance to individuals ages 5+. Each counseling session we provide is in an environment that we hope you find to be relaxing and conducive to healing, personal growth, and change. Our goal is to help you as you begin your journey to wellness. We believe there is HOPE for a better tomorrow. YOU have taken the first step just by researching YOUR counseling options. NOW take a moment and schedule your first appointment.
The highly trained staff at Hendrick Counseling have been serving clients for over 26 years. Some of our team members have been working together for 20 years. We have 6, full-time counselors that provide assistance to individuals ages 5+. Each counseling session we provide is in an environment that we hope you find to be relaxing and conducive to healing, personal growth, and change. Our goal is to help you as you begin your journey to wellness. We believe there is HOPE for a better tomorrow. YOU have taken the first step just by researching YOUR counseling options. NOW take a moment and schedule your first appointment.
![Photo of Kelly Jeanine Hall, LPC-MHS, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6dbc11bb-f72a-47ca-8d1c-fab22cf9aeca/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kelly Jeanine Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MHS, MA
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, TN 37075
I currently have a few spots open! You are welcome to give me a call for a free phone consultation! Struggles are so hard to get past and I find it an honor to walk through them with my clients. I have a passion to work alongside those struggling with their marriage, or any relationships and helping people who are involved in toxic relationships. Included in my passions are working with individuals who have gone through trauma, or who struggle with anxiety, depression or self-worth. I have been married for 30+ years and have adult children who are married, so I can also relate to many different aspects of life.
I currently have a few spots open! You are welcome to give me a call for a free phone consultation! Struggles are so hard to get past and I find it an honor to walk through them with my clients. I have a passion to work alongside those struggling with their marriage, or any relationships and helping people who are involved in toxic relationships. Included in my passions are working with individuals who have gone through trauma, or who struggle with anxiety, depression or self-worth. I have been married for 30+ years and have adult children who are married, so I can also relate to many different aspects of life.
![Photo of Elliott Ward - Sabin Behavioral Health, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49d09e9e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
From 1977 to the present Dr. Ward has maintained his own private psychology practice. As a component of his practice he provided consulting psychological services to the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) from 1981 to 2003. At TRC he conducted individual and group counseling for clients with a broad range of physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. He is a member of the Tennessee Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
From 1977 to the present Dr. Ward has maintained his own private psychology practice. As a component of his practice he provided consulting psychological services to the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) from 1981 to 2003. At TRC he conducted individual and group counseling for clients with a broad range of physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. He is a member of the Tennessee Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
![Photo of Stephanie Resch, MA, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/14260112-4d73-49b7-bdce-9ed92ef63251/1/320x400.jpeg)
You feel off track of where you want to be in this phase of life, navigating difficult transitions. You are mentally, emotionally, physically overwhelmed by the adjustments being made at rapid pace. Maybe you're a young adult just venturing out on your own or navigating new relationships and figuring out who you really are. Maybe you're a senior citizen, dealing with health issues, caring for a spouse at the end of their days or maybe you've just said your final goodbyes. Or perhaps you are right in the middle of life (like me), trying to navigate kids, aging parents, career transitions, home-life balance and midlife marriages.
You feel off track of where you want to be in this phase of life, navigating difficult transitions. You are mentally, emotionally, physically overwhelmed by the adjustments being made at rapid pace. Maybe you're a young adult just venturing out on your own or navigating new relationships and figuring out who you really are. Maybe you're a senior citizen, dealing with health issues, caring for a spouse at the end of their days or maybe you've just said your final goodbyes. Or perhaps you are right in the middle of life (like me), trying to navigate kids, aging parents, career transitions, home-life balance and midlife marriages.
![Photo of Julia Goodowens Westerfield, MSSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/588ea885-726c-4a29-830c-c798678fcdfe/2/320x400.jpeg)
Julia Goodowens Westerfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chattanooga, TN 37421
I am a Baby Boomer. I realize I have probably lived three-quarters of my life, during which I have experienced most of the situations one can experience throughout one's life. I still have a positive outlook on the time I have left, and I want all of my generation to feel that their presence on this earth has made a difference. I have counseled families who promised to "never put Mom in a nursing home". I have counseled those who never thought they would end up there. Retirees, divorcees, widows/widowers, empty nesters, mid-life crises, what's left now?, all are welcome. Latter life situations are my specialty.
I am a Baby Boomer. I realize I have probably lived three-quarters of my life, during which I have experienced most of the situations one can experience throughout one's life. I still have a positive outlook on the time I have left, and I want all of my generation to feel that their presence on this earth has made a difference. I have counseled families who promised to "never put Mom in a nursing home". I have counseled those who never thought they would end up there. Retirees, divorcees, widows/widowers, empty nesters, mid-life crises, what's left now?, all are welcome. Latter life situations are my specialty.
![Photo of Samara Center - Samara Center, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/427d471e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
At Samara, we meet each person where they are to identify tailored goals and move toward an improved quality of life. Support is provided within a safe, highly confidential, & creative space. We offer decades of experience providing therapeutic services within the entertainment industry. When needed, we help our clients explore their needs and life experiences through the lens of trauma-informed and trauma-focused care. Individual, family, and group therapy options are available. Connect with us to talk through next steps.
At Samara, we meet each person where they are to identify tailored goals and move toward an improved quality of life. Support is provided within a safe, highly confidential, & creative space. We offer decades of experience providing therapeutic services within the entertainment industry. When needed, we help our clients explore their needs and life experiences through the lens of trauma-informed and trauma-focused care. Individual, family, and group therapy options are available. Connect with us to talk through next steps.
See more therapy options for Shelbyville
Nearby Dementia Therapists Searches for Shelbyville
See More Dementia TherapistsDementia Therapists
Can dementia patients benefit from counseling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counseling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counselors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counselors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioral and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.